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IBC Meeting Minutes

The Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) at Children’s Mercy Research Institute oversees research involving potentially hazardous biological agents as well as recombinant and synthetic nucleic acid...

Community Baby Shower

video Since 2012, The Children’s Mercy Community Baby Shower program has partnered with Kansas City’s Black Health Care Coalition to host three events each year to celebrate and support expanding families...

Let them play: Why play is the secret ingredient to your child's wellbeing

As parents, we often prioritize our children’s health, education and safety—but what if one of the most powerful tools for their development is something as simple as play? ...

22q11.2 ERAS: Discharge Recommendations

For children who had calcium values less than 8 mg/dL or ionized calcium less than 1.1 mmol/L following the procedure, continue the same dose of calcium and Calcitriol (if needed) at discharge.  Educate...

Volunteer at the Hospital

Every day, our incredible volunteers — community members just like you — make a difference in the lives of Children’s Mercy’s patients and families by serving in various important roles throughout the...

22q11.2 ERAS: Initial Calcium/Calcitriol Dose to Treat Hypocalcemia

Initial Dose Recommendations Calcitriol 0.025 mcg/kg/day PO/IV   in 2 divided doses  Calcium*  Neonates: Ca++ (elemental) 75 mg/kg/day PO   in 3 - 4 divided doses;   not to exceed...

22q11.2 ERAS: Typical Calcium/Calcitriol Stress Dosing

Start calcium/calcitriol stress does as planned with endocrinologist the day prior to procedure Stress Dose Recommendations Calcitriol 0.04 mcg/kg/day PO/IV   1 dose evening prior (max 1mcg/dose) ...

Adult Volunteer

As one of our adult volunteers, you play a central role in creating a positive experience for patients and families during their time at Children’s Mercy. Our volunteers are stewards of our hospital...

College Student Volunteer

Our student volunteer roles are highly competitive and registration can close within weeks of opening. Lean more.

Neonatal Special Care Clinic

Your child’s wellness journey and care will continue with Children’s Mercy’s Neonatal Follow-up Clinics after your child is discharged from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The Special Care Clinic...

Caring for Newborns in the Community

Newborns needing advanced care Children’s Mercy takes care of newborns in need of intensive care across the Kansas City metropolitan area through our METRO program. We partner with area hospitals by...

Nuances to Consider for Pelvic Exam

<!--[endif]-->Indication and intent <!-- [if !supportLists]-->In suspected pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), the goal is to assess for the presence of cervical motion tenderness, uterine/adnexal...

Group Volunteers

Your company or community group can make a big difference for kids and families by volunteering for just a few hours! Learn more.

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Clinical Pathways promote evidence-based, safe, and high-value patient care by providing clinical recommendations and standard processes. They are developed by multidisciplinary committees of subject...

Alternative Regimen

If cephalosporin allergy or history of penicillin anaphylaxis: Inpatient Clindamycin 13 mg/kg (max 900 mg) IV q 8 hrs - and - Gentamicin Preferred: 3 ‐ 5 mg/kg IV daily - or - Alternative: 2 mg/kg IV as a...

Dosing Options

Inpatient Metronidazole < 45 kg: 10 - 13 mg/kg (max 500 mg/dose) PO or IV q 8 hrs Inpatient, transition to oral therapies Metronidazole < 45 kg: 10 - 13 mg/kg (max 500 mg/dose) PO q 8 hrs Outpatient...

PCR by First Catch Urine

No void during the previous hour No genital cleaning 20 - 30 mL sample: do not overfill DO NOT order as an add-on unless an appropriate sample is confirmed by the lab These pathways do not establish a...

Summer break guide: Boosting your kids' and teens' mental health

Summer break is a time of excitement and relaxation for many kids and teens, but it can also bring unique challenges to their mental health. Without the structure and routine of school, young people may...

Measles

Clinical Pathways promote evidence-based, safe, and high-value patient care by providing clinical recommendations and standard processes. They are developed by multidisciplinary committees of subject...